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One can find it there, if so inclined.

A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...

Good books in the Social Science study of #Religion are out there. Let's make sure they get recognized! The @sssreligion.bsky.social book awards are a great way to do that. Make sure your publisher submits your book, and be sure to tell your friends to do the same.
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It contains one the best lines in all of cinema

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First Book Grant for Scholars of Color - Louisville Institute First Book Grant for Scholars of Color assists early career, non-tenured religion scholars of color to complete a major research project with grants up to $55,000..

If you or someone you know is a scholar of color who studies religion, here's a great opportunity:
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a man is holding a baseball bat on his shoulder . ALT: a man is holding a baseball bat on his shoulder .

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That is among the defining features of this bunch.

1 year VAP in Religion at Hamilton College to teach courses "on religions in the Americas, with a focus on religion and politics." Special interest in research "on the intersections of religion and postcolonialism and/or decolonization movements."

Deadline 1/12/26

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The Psychological Impact of Digital Isolation: How AI-Driven Social Interactions Shape Human Behavior and Mental Well-Being Felix Eling 3697-3705 Apr 30, 2025 Education The Psychological Impact of Digital Isolation: How AI-Driven Social Interactions Shape Human Behavior and Mental Well-Being Felix Eling Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Gulu College of Health Sciences, Gulu City, Northern Uganda DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.90400265 Received: 13 March 2025; Revised: 22 March 2025; Accepted: 25 March 2025; Published: 30 April 2025 ABSTRACT The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in social interactions has transformed how humans experience companionship, communication, and mental well-being. This review examines the psychological impact of AI-driven social interactions, focusing on virtual assistants, AI chatbots, and digital companions. It explores the benefits, risks, and ethical concerns associated with AI companionship. A systematic review methodology was employed, detailing inclusion criteria, databases searched, and analysis techniques. Findings suggest that while AI can offer emotional relief and support, over-reliance may disrupt real-world social bonding. Ethical concerns such as data privacy, emotional manipulation, and regulatory gaps are highlighted. The study underscores the need for balanced AI integration in human socialization. The study also addresses gaps in previous literature by examining AI’s influence on different demographic groups and cultural contexts.

Let me tell you a story. Perhaps you can guess where this is going... though it does have a bit of a twist.

I was poking around Google Scholar for publications about the relationship between chatbots and wellness. Oh how useful: a systematic literature review! Let's dig into the findings. 🧵

A snake! A snake!

Exactly...

Uh...that's not *exactly* a clarifying identifier...

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Now, if this were a few years ago...

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On the one hand, at least they're looking out for you.

On the other hand, not a great way to meet the local help.

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I'll take that

D: all of the above

Congregational Racial Composition and Mental Health Among Black Churchgoers in the United States Purchased Anna Holleman Sociology of Religion, sraf028, https://doi.org/10.1093/socrel/sraf028 Published: 02 December 2025 From conclusion: Why might Black attenders of predominantly White congregations not have worse mental health and wellbeing compared to Black attenders of predominantly Black congregations? Selection effects and demographics may be one potential reason. Black attenders of predominantly White congregations are substantially different in many ways from Black attenders of predominantly Black congregations—including regarding demographic characteristics, political preferences, and religious practices and beliefs. Importantly, Black attenders of predominantly White congregations are significantly more likely to report a bi- or multi-racial identity, more likely to be in an interracial marriage, and more likely to have attended a predominantly White congregation during childhood. Clearly, there are immense selection effects at play regarding Black people who decide to attend predominantly White congregations compared to Black people to decide to attend predominantly Black congregations. However, even when controlling for this wide variety of demographic, ideologically, political, and religious characteristics, I found that Black attenders of White congregations did not demonstrate a mental health, life satisfaction, or happiness penalty. Another potential reason may be congregational characteristics and experiences. The worship and organizational practices of predominantly Black congregations are distinct in many ways compared to White congregations. However, again, even when controlling for key congregational characteristics, I found that Black attenders of White congregations did not show any difference in their life satisfaction.

New Research — Soc of Religion

In contrast to past findings in other white spaces, Black attenders of predominantly white churches do not demonstrate worse mental health, lower life satisfaction or less happiness compared to Black attenders of predominantly Black churches.
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Yeah, so like...do better next time.
Stop holding back.

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